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Humboldt, SD

Humboldt, SD.

Population: 1,591 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Humboldt, SD is $335,402 — up 3.6% over the past year. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coldwave, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$335,402

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$335,402
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.8%
5-year appreciation
+33.4%
10-year appreciation
+125.6%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$335,402
House Price Index (state)
503.5 (+1.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$287,450
For-sale inventory
5
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.1%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$941/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,044/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,228/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,694/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,053/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.8 : 1
Schools include
West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
28.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
294
Days with Moderate air quality
66
Highest AQI recorded (year)
125

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,562
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
191

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pipestone National Monument (46 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Oakleaf Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
AVERA MCKENNAN HOSPITAL & UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER, SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER, SIOUX FALLS VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+808 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
44.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,174
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
56.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
126,579
Average weekly wage
$1,286
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,044

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HumboldtState medianUS median
Median home value$335,402$302,982$288,527
Median annual property tax$4,174$1,656$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Humboldt, SD?
$335,402.
What is typical rent in Humboldt, SD?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,228/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Humboldt, SD?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Humboldt, SD in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Humboldt, SD?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Humboldt, SD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Humboldt, SD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Humboldt, SD?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Humboldt, SD walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Humboldt, SD?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Humboldt, SD?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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